Entries from February 2013

WINDER - Janet Kelly Hanson, 78, died Tuesday, February 27, 2013. A native of Stamford, Conn., she was the daughter of the late George and Ann Purdy Kelly. Ms. Hanson was a member of Calvary Chapel Gwinnett and was a retired trust officer with Boca Raton National Bank. Survivors include children, Glenn C. Hanson, Pompano Beach, Fla., Peter G. ...
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The Bethlehem Christian Academy baseball squad was the surprise team of the Georgia Independent Schools Association a year ago. The Knights advanced to the GISA Class A state semifinals and won a region title in their first season of full varsity play. The team also did not lose to a Class A team until the semifinals of the state playoffs. BCA ...
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The Apalachee High School baseball team opened the new season with a 12-0 victory against Central Gwinnett. Mason Webb worked the first three innings, allowing just one run with three walks and four strikeouts. Justin Stevens pitched the fourth and fifth innings allowing three walks and striking out two. Tony Salvaggio worked the sixth with two ...
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The Winder-Barrow High School Lady Bulldoggs earned their second win of the young 2013 season with a 3-1 victory against visiting George Walton Academy. Jessie McWhorter scored a goal in the first half as did Ashley Phan on an assist from Clara Tapplin. Paige Howard added an insurance goal in the second half. BreAnna Steed and Jazmyn Sterry ...
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Winder Police responded to the stabbing of a 21-year-old male that occurred on Sunday evening at a residence located in the 200 block of Russell Road in Winder at approximately 4:30 pm.

According to information received by investigators for the Winder Police Department, a family gathering was taking place at the residence when the incident occurred. The 21-year-old victim became involved in an argument with his 16-year-old brother, which later turned physical. The dispute moved to an area within the home where other family members were not present. The 16-year-old was in possession of a knife that investigators believe was taken from the kitchen of the home, where the argument apparently began. Officers were called to the scene when the 21-year-old went outside to get his father while holding his stomach after having been stabbed.

An ambulance was called to the scene and transported the victim to a nearby hospital where he underwent surgery for the injury. The injury is not believed to be life threatening and the victim is expected to make a full recovery according to information received by police. The juvenile is being charged with aggravated assault through the juvenile court of Barrow County.

WINDER – William Harold “W.H.” Stephens, 94, passed away Monday, February 25, 2013. He was the son of the late William Hugh and Beulah Skinner Stephens. He was a retired CW4 Warrant Officer for the United States Army National Guard and served for 33 years. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Army Aircorp. He was a member of ...
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More than 70 percent of students who in August will attend the new middle school in Statham want it to be named Bear Creek Middle School. Superintendent Wanda Creel will recommend that name to the school board, which will vote on the matter at Tuesday’s meeting.
For the full story, see the Feb. 27th issue of the Barrow Journal.

Hundreds of Barrow County school children arrive at school each morning carrying more than backpacks. They also bring from home weighty problems — poverty, homelessness, addiction and even hunger — that threaten to derail both their educations and their lives. Working every day to keep the children on track are three school social workers whose roles have evolved over the years as the social issues facing students have grown more complex.
For the full story, see the Feb. 27th issue of the Barrow Journal.

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night voted to add two new management positions. Officials said the move was to bring greater professionalism to the government.
The action brings back the public works director’s position that was filled until late 2008. But the second position — an economic development/community development director — is new.
For the full story, see the Feb. 27th issue of the Barrow Journal.

BYROMVILLE - Clyde Scott Page, 63, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013 in Flint River Hospital in Montezuma. He was born July 25, 1949 in Montezuma, Ga., the son of Marion Peterman Page, Statesboro, and the late Clyde Killen Page. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. ...
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